{"id":85629,"date":"2025-08-21T07:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/85629\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T07:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:05:08","slug":"lakers-should-reunite-luka-doncic-with-6-foot-6-former-mavericks-teammate-per-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/85629\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers should reunite Luka Doncic with 6-foot-6 former Mavericks teammate, per writer"},"content":{"rendered":"

It may be early, but it\u2019s worth noting that there’s a long list of assets the Los Angeles Lakers could target once the 2026 offseason arrives.<\/p>\n

Lake Show Life\u2019s Tyler Watts believes it would be wise for the organization to reunite Luke Doncic with his former 6-foot-6<\/a> Dallas Mavericks teammate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201c(P.J.) Washington averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game last season,\u201d Watts wrote Tuesday. \u201cHe is a streaky shooter, but has made 35.8% from three-point range for his career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting a versatile forward capable of guarding multiple positions, rebounding, and knocking down open looks is a win for any contender. The Lakers could slot Washington in as the defender to cover for Luka and Austin Reaves on that end of the floor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lakers are set on winning a title with Luka leading their roster. Washington could be a key piece, but he will likely command around $20 million per year on his next contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

Washington\u2019s production with the Mavericks in 2024-25 flew under the radar for obvious reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dallas\u2019 season was highlighted by the organization\u2019s head-scratching decision to trade Doncic to the Lakers in early February.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Mavericks missed the postseason after reaching the final round two seasons ago.<\/p>\n

Still, Washington’s impactful interior and perimeter defense, improved corner three, and physical finishes over shot blockers in the lane were encouraging to witness in Year 6.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While competing with Doncic during Dallas\u2019 eventful 2023-24 campaign, the ex-Charlotte Hornets forward proved he could contribute on a Western Conference squad capable of winning its first championship since 2011.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Washington contributed 11.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest in 29 outings with the Mavericks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Considering Los Angeles wants to continue accommodating Doncic following the five-time All-Star\u2019s decision to ink an extension with the franchise, signing Washington could quickly become a priority.<\/p>\n

A reunion could be in order next summer.<\/p>\n

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